POL SCI 50 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: English Civil War, Theresa May, Industrial Democracy
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Uk politiccal system is the world"s oldest democracy began in the 13th century. Unlike many democracies, britain can"t attach a specific date or event to the advent of its democracy nor a constitution. Uk was the birthplace of the industrial revolution. In 1979 margaret thatcher of the conservative party was the first leader of an industrial democracy to expirement with neoliberal economic policies in an attempt to stem economic decline. The conservatives (tories) remained in power til 97 when they were ousted by the labour party. Under the leadership of tony blair, the labour party softened thatcher"s neoliberalism which still embracing many of her policies that came to be known as the third way, a political compromise. Under david cameron, the conservatives won an outright majority in the 2015 election and pursued a more neoliberal platform, policies that cameron"s successor and current. Conservative prime minister theresa may has once again tempered. Great britain has 3 nations (england, scotland, and wales)
